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Remove existing TV-specific components,
such as TV splitter, etc; reduce the
installation to the basic connections called
out in this guide. Such components may not
work with the satellite signal and they may be
in the wall where you can't see them. When
in doubt, run RG 6 cable directly to your
receiver.
Make sure there are no obstructions (trees,
buildings, windows, corner or overhang of
your roof, your body or hands) - the signal
does not pass leaves, branches, glass, ets.
Loss of Signal / Rain Fade
The satellite signal may be lost temporarily due to unusually heavy rainfall.
An optimally aligned antenna, along with the shortest possible cable run,
minimizes the chances of "rain fade."
Make sure the antenna is mounted securely to prevent it from being blown
out of alignment in a heavy wind.
Heavy snow accumulation on the antenna may reduce the satellite signal
strength; snow should be swept away as soon as possible.
Tree foliage growth into antenna's line-of-sight to the satellite may result in
gradual loss of picture.
Make sure the satellite cable is connected to
the "Sat In" jack, not the "Antenna In" jack.
The "Antenna In" jack at the back of the
receiver is for off-air antenna input or cable
TV input.
If all are done correctly but the signal is still
not found, change the Elevation adjustment
of the antenna slightly
(
2°, then
4° from the called-for setting)
and repeat the procedure.
Make sure the Access Card from your
receiver is fully inserted into the Access Card
slot and oriented correctly.
Installation Using Long Cable
For installations where the RG 6 cable runs from the receiver(s) to the LNB far exceeds
100 feet (150 feet or more), as encountered in a commercial or multi-dwelling building,
you need to use an AC power booster module to bias the LNB.
You will also need an additional RF signal amplifier to compensate the signal amplitude
loss. Otherwise, your antenna and receiver may not work properly and be subject to
frequent outages in adverse weather. Contact a professional concerning such
installations.
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